A Better Gift

A young man who asked his father for a car as a gift for his high school graduation. The young man felt confident his father would buy a car for him because his dad's salary could afford such a purchase. However, he was bitterly disappointed when graduation day came. Instead of a car, his father …

The Shark and The Baitfish Story

During a research experiment, a marine biologist placed a shark into a large holding tank and then released several small bait fish into the tank. As expected, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacked and ate the smaller fish. The marine biologist then inserted a strong piece of clear fiberglass into the tank, creating …

The Professor and A Glass of Water

A psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the typical “glass half empty or glass half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, the professor asked, “How heavy is this …

The Man Who Sold Beef Sandwich

There was once a man who lived by the side of the road and sold beef sandwiches. He was hard of hearing so he had no radio. He had trouble with his eyes, so he read no newspapers and of course, he did not watch television. But he sold very good beef sandwiches. He put …

Inspiring Story of Walt Disney

You can’t deny the fact that sometimes, it feels like things aren’t working out the way you want it. That the whole universe is against you. That your life is a complete mess, and your only wish is to experience more success. Walt Disney felt the same. Life wasn’t easy for him. As a matter …

Four Brothers and A Bundle of Matchsticks

Once upon a time, an old man lived with his four sons in a village. The four sons were hard workers. Still, they quarreled all the time. The old man tried a lot to unite them but he failed. Though the villagers appreciated their hard work and efforts, they made fun of them on their …

Choose Your Type of Hard

Life is hard and there is no easy path. But it is in these hard routes that we find strength, courage, meaning and fulfillment. If everything is going to be easy, then there will be no satisfaction, no achievement and life will gradually lose its purpose. Embrace the tough times and choose the route that …

The Frog In Boiling Water Story

Once a frog fell in a vessel of the hot water. The water was still on a gas stove. The frog did not try to jump out of the vessel, instead just stayed in it. As the temperature of the water started to rise, the frog managed to adjust its body temperature accordingly. As the …

The Successful Corn Farmer

There was a farmer who grew excellent quality corn. Every year he won the award for the best grown corn. There was one year when a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbors. Puzzled by this act of generosity, the reporter asked, "Why are you sharing …

The Old Carpenter

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife and spend more time with his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. The employer was sorry to …

The Jar of Life

A professor of philosophy once stood in front of his class with an empty glass jar. With his students watching, he filled the jar with rocks. Then he asked his students if the jar was full. The response was in unison: “Yes!” Upon hearing this, the professor then told them they were wrong. He proved …

The Michael Jordan Story

Michael Jordan has overcome roadblocks ever since he dreamt of being a professional basketball player. His first setback was when he was left out of the varsity basketball team for being too short at 5’9”. Instead of giving up basketball completely, he trained harder than he had ever before. Every day he would practice without …